Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great experience you should definitely try!! Past Review

By (University of California - Davis) - abroad from 06/18/2016 to 07/30/2016 with

The Intern Group: Hong Kong Internship Placement Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. I knew lots of friends from different cultural backgrounds.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My summer was fascinating due to my internship experience in Hong Kong. I got a chance to apply the skills and knowledge I learnt from school and to experience the local culture and lifestyle in Hong Kong. It was my pleasure to join this program and knew lots of great friend from countries and areas all over the world.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartment was small, due to the limited space in HK, but it was super clean and comfortable. Free house keeping service was available once a week.

* Food:

There were great number of choices of food for you to try in Hong Kong.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Trips organised by Intergroup
* What could be improved?
  • The activity planning can be proved.
  • The internship company assignment
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It would be better if the program could build a connection between upcoming interns and past interns from the same company. Then more comments can be heard before the interns made their decision.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.